Coffee giant, Starbucks, has canceled its free iced coffee e-mail offer after the messages were sent nearly worldwide.

According to a press release, "An email offering a free Starbucks iced coffee was distributed to a limited group of Starbucks partners (employees) in the Southeast United States on Wednesday, August 23, 2006, with instructions to forward to their group of friends and family."

"Unfortunately, it has been redistributed beyond the original intent and modified beyond Starbucks control. Effective immediately, this offer will no longer be valid at any Starbucks locations."

The company adds, "We apologize for any confusion and inconvenience as a result of this offer."